Redemption (2013)
"Hummingbird" (original title)

Homeless and on the run from a military court martial, a damaged ex-special forces soldier navigating London's criminal underworld seizes an opportunity to assume another man's identity -- transforming into an avenging angel in the process.

Director:

Steven Knight

Writer:

Steven Knight (screenplay)

Stars:

Jason Statham, Agata Buzek, Vicky McClure

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Statham	...	Joey
Agata Buzek	...	Cristina
Vicky McClure	...	Dawn
Benedict Wong	...	Mr. Choy
Ger Ryan	...	Mother Superior
Youssef Kerkour	...	Bouzanis
Anthony Morris	...	Taxman
Victoria Bewick	...	Isabel
Christian Brassington	...	Mark Forrester
Danny Webb	...	Damon
Sang Lui	...	Tony
Bruce Wang	...	Tim
David Bradley	...	Billy
Siobhan Hewlett	...	Tracey
Steven Beard	...	Karl

Storyline

Homeless and on the run from a military court martial, a damaged ex-special forces soldier navigating London's criminal underworld seizes an opportunity to assume another man's identity -- transforming into an avenging angel in the process.

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Plot Keywords:

war veteran | one word title | revenge | bird in title | animal in title

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Taglines:

All roads don't lead to salvation.

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong brutal violence, graphic nudity and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [United States]

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 June 2013 (UK)

Also Known As:

Redemption

Filming Locations:

Three Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane, Bow, London, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$19,768 (USA) (28 June 2013)

Gross:

$19,768 (USA) (28 June 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate, IM Global, Shoebox Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Tear It Down"
Written and Performed by David Ralicke
Courtesy of LoveCat Music and Freshbaked Music
Published by LoveCat Music and Ocean Air Music

User Reviews

what an action movie should be ...

To understand why this movie is to be savoured, you need to consider where it comes from. Action movies these days, a dime a dozen. Hollywood (eg JJ Abrams) bangs them out like donuts on a production line. Then you have the second tier stuff, guys like Van Damme and Seagal, both old enough to be each other's grandfather, cranking out films for approximately what a summer student would make pushing fries and Big Macs between classes -- and the films show it. In this category you also have the MMA stuff, all from directors so young they need permission to stay up late for the night scenes. And then you have the Indies, films that not only have no recognizable talent behind the camera, but unknowns in front also. Included in this class you have the Chinese and assorted Asian imports, with quality so uneven (assuming you don't mind the dubbing) you don't know whether to laugh or cry. Into his arena of pain -- mental pain -- comes Redemption, not only Statham's best acting in 100 years (who knew he even could act?) but also clearly the work of a director who understands that sometimes less is more. Most reviews of a Statham film will list the fight scenes and then tell you what is right or wrong about each. Not that kind of film. A real honest to God film-film that actually engages the viewer and moves along in a very satisfying way. Would that they were all like that.